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THE HOLBORN RESTAURANT , HIGH HOLBORN . ONE OF THE SIGHTS AMD ONE OF THE COMFORTS OF LONDON , THE UNEQUALLED TABLE D'HOTE , AT SEPARATE TABLES , EVERY EVENING ( SUNDAY EXCEPTED ) , IN THE GRAND SALON & ROYAL VENETIAN CHAMBER , Prom 5 . 30 to 0 o ' clock . Two Soups , j" Sweets , Two kinds of Fish , Q ir * Cheese In Variety , Two Entrees , € JI O Salads , do . Joints . I With lots and Dessert . A Selection of High-Class Instrumental Music Accompanies this Favourite Dinner . DINNERS AND LUNCHEONS FROM DAILY BILL OF FARE .
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ROYAL ijjawmit ^ mttolent fitstitiittoir , VOTES AND INTEREST ARE SOLICITED FOR MRS . JANE TRIBE , aged 64 , WIDOW of Brother George Henry Tribe , who was initiated 1858 in No . BM , Lyttelton , New Zealand ; joined "No . 609 , Christchurch , Now Zealand ; waa first Worshipful Master of No . 12-11 , Boss , New Zealand ; subsequently District Grand Chaplain Wostland ; I and District Grand Treasurer North Island , Now Zealand . Votes thankfully received by Mr . C . BECKINGHAM , -115 Strand ; or by Bro . O . J . PERCEVAL ( V . P . ) , 8 Thvrtoo Place , S . W ,
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MASONIC LECTURE . "KNOBS AND EXCRESCENCES . " BRO . JAMES STEVENS P . M . P . Z . is open to accept invitations for the delivery of this LBCTCRE in METROIOMTAK or PROVINCIAL LODGES , or LOUSES OF INSTRUCTION . Nn Loctnre foe travelling expenses only accepted . Address—Clapham S . W .
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Province Of Worcestershire.
PROVINCE OF WORCESTERSHIRE .
VISIT OP THE M . W . THE GRAND MASTER . rPHEIR Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales , after a visit of four days to the Earl and Countess of Dudley , passed through Worcester on Saturday , on their way to Sandringham , and the opportunity "was taken advantage of by the Provincial Grand Lodge
of Worcestershire , to present to the G . Master a specially bound copy of the catalogue of the Masonic Exhibition recently held at Worcester , which catalogue was edited by
tho Provincial Grand Secretary , Bro . G . Taylor , and to which we have before referred in these columns , together with a beautifully illuminated address .
The Freemasons representing the Province of Worcester were stationed on platforms erected on the right and left of the entrance to the station . The brethren wore
their regalia , and represented the undermentioned Lodges Harmonic and Standard , Dudley ; Semper Fidelia ( Worcester ) and the Worcester Lodge ; Hope and Charity , Kidderminster ; Vernon , Stonrport ; Stability , Stonrbridge ;
St . Michael ' s , Tenbury ; Perseverance , Halesowen ; Royds , Malvern ; Lechmere , Kidderminster ; and Masefield , Moseley—Dr . Underbill being the representative of the last-named Lodge . The Boyal visitors ancl their suite
were welcomed Avith acclamation , the playing of " God bless the Prince of Wales" and a general salute from the military in attendance . His Royal Highness was received
on entering the station by Sir Edmund Lechmere , Bart ., M . P ., P . G . M ., who was supported by , amongst others , Messrs . Dixon Hartland , M . P ., A . F . Godson D . P . G . M .,
Province Of Worcestershire.
G . W . Grosvenor P . G . S . W ., W . B . Williamson P . G . J . W ., A . Brown P . G . T ., G . Taylor P . G . S ., R . P . Hill P . J . G . W .,
F . G . Russell P . J . G . W ., W . Haynes P . G . O ., T . Vale P . G . S . B ., A . Carter P . G . D . C , Waldron P . G . A . D . C , and J . E . Stone P . G . J . D . with about 300 others . Tho address was in the following words : To nis ROVAL HmnxEsa ALISERT EDWARD TRWCE OF WAGES ,
K . G ., & c . & o . & o . Most Worshipfnl Grand Master , —Wo , the Provincial Grand Master , Wardens , and Members of tho Provincial Grand Lodgo and Brethren of the Craft in the Province of Worcestershire , desire most respectfully to express our feelings of loyalty and regard towards
your Royal Highness , as well as to her Royal Highness tho Princess of Wales , ancl to bid both yonr Royal Hig hnesses a hearty welcome to the Province of Worcester . Wo are deeply sensible of the benefits derived by our ancient Craft during the period tbat yonr Royal Highness , as Worshipful Grand Master , has mled over the Graud
Lodge of England , and of the unceasing interest which yonr Royal Highness tak" in tho progress and prosperity of the Masonio Fraternity . Wo regard with the greatest pride and satisfaction the numerous instances in which your Royal Highness has connected the ceremonies and historical associations of the Craft with the erection of
buildings and tlio foundation of institutions destined to tho worship of the Most High , the relief of the sick and injured , and tho study of the liberal arts and sciences . We trust thafc Masonry , based as ifc is npon religions truth , and upon the principles of loyalty and
universal charity , may long continue to flourish within these realms , and that the brethren of tho Craft may do their utmost to prove themsolves worthy of their Ancient Order , and of the long line of Royal Patrons , of which yonr Royal Highness is so illustrious au example .
Signed on behalf of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Worcestershire , EDMUND A . H . LECIIMEHK , Provincial Grand Master . AUGUSTUS FREDERICK GODSON , Deputy Prov . Grand Master .
GEORGE W . GROSVENOR , Prov . Senior Grand Warden . W . B . WILLIAMSON , Prov . Junior Grand Warden . HENRY WILSON , Prov . Grand Registrar . GEORGE TAYLOR , Prov . Grand Secretary .
20 th December A . L . 5884 , , D . 188-1 . j His Royal Highness accepted both tho catalogue and tho address , and handed to Sir Edmund Lechmere the following reply : — Right Worshipful Prov . Grand Master and Brethren , —We have
received with great pleasure your fraternal address of welcome to your county , and the Princess of Wales joins with me in thanking you most sincerely for the sentiments of loyalty and devotion to the Throne and the institutions of the country which it contains . As Grand Master of Freemasons of England ifc has always been my
object to promote , as far as lies in my power , everything that can contribute to the prosperity and extension of our order , being convinced thafc its continued success is mainly dne to the fact which you so justly notice , that it is founded on the principles of religion , of loyalty , and of universal and enlightened charity .
This concluded the business of the day as far as the Grand Master was associated with it , and His Royal Highness and the Princess shortly after left by train . The brethren re-assembled at the Great Western Hotel , when
the Prince ' s reply to their address was read , amid applause . Sir Edmund Lechmere subsequently expressed his indebtedness to those brethren who had assisted him in the arrangements , referring particularly to the Provincial Grand Secretary , Brother G . Taylor .
Previous to the Masonic presentation , and immediately ou the arrival of the Royal guests , the Mayor of Worcester advanced to the side of the carriage , and said : Will your Royal Highnesses graciously allow me , on behalf of the Corporation and of the citizens of Worcester , to tender you
a most cordial and heartfelt welcome to the city r It affords me great pleasure to have the honour of approaching your Royal Highnesses , to present a respectful and loyal address , which will be read by the Town Clerk . The Town Clerk then read the following address :
To His ROYAL HIGHNESS ALBERT EDWARD PRINCE OF WALES , K . G ., & c , & c . May it please your Royal Highness , —We , the Mayor , Aldermen , and Citizens of the city of Worcester in common council assembled beg to offer to yonr Royal Highness and yonr gracious consort a
loyal welcome to the " faithful city . ' The ancient city of Worcester has b ^ en privileged to receive at intervals during the centuries not a few distinguished members of the Royal House of England , and tho citizens will be proud to add the memory of your Royal Higln oss ' s brief visit to the mementoes of the residence iu this neigiibonrhoid
of other revered members of your house and family . The int ' mato connection of this city with the cause of monarchical rnl : , especiall y dnrinjf thoso historical periods when loyalty took the n . tivn forms of self-sncrifice and suffering , is commemorated in the Corporate legend , Semper Fidelia , which tradition ascribes to the gratitude of a king ; and tho citizens of to-day , mindful of their past , welcome the
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Ad00902
THE HOLBORN RESTAURANT , HIGH HOLBORN . ONE OF THE SIGHTS AMD ONE OF THE COMFORTS OF LONDON , THE UNEQUALLED TABLE D'HOTE , AT SEPARATE TABLES , EVERY EVENING ( SUNDAY EXCEPTED ) , IN THE GRAND SALON & ROYAL VENETIAN CHAMBER , Prom 5 . 30 to 0 o ' clock . Two Soups , j" Sweets , Two kinds of Fish , Q ir * Cheese In Variety , Two Entrees , € JI O Salads , do . Joints . I With lots and Dessert . A Selection of High-Class Instrumental Music Accompanies this Favourite Dinner . DINNERS AND LUNCHEONS FROM DAILY BILL OF FARE .
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ROYAL ijjawmit ^ mttolent fitstitiittoir , VOTES AND INTEREST ARE SOLICITED FOR MRS . JANE TRIBE , aged 64 , WIDOW of Brother George Henry Tribe , who was initiated 1858 in No . BM , Lyttelton , New Zealand ; joined "No . 609 , Christchurch , Now Zealand ; waa first Worshipful Master of No . 12-11 , Boss , New Zealand ; subsequently District Grand Chaplain Wostland ; I and District Grand Treasurer North Island , Now Zealand . Votes thankfully received by Mr . C . BECKINGHAM , -115 Strand ; or by Bro . O . J . PERCEVAL ( V . P . ) , 8 Thvrtoo Place , S . W ,
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MASONIC LECTURE . "KNOBS AND EXCRESCENCES . " BRO . JAMES STEVENS P . M . P . Z . is open to accept invitations for the delivery of this LBCTCRE in METROIOMTAK or PROVINCIAL LODGES , or LOUSES OF INSTRUCTION . Nn Loctnre foe travelling expenses only accepted . Address—Clapham S . W .
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Province Of Worcestershire.
PROVINCE OF WORCESTERSHIRE .
VISIT OP THE M . W . THE GRAND MASTER . rPHEIR Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales , after a visit of four days to the Earl and Countess of Dudley , passed through Worcester on Saturday , on their way to Sandringham , and the opportunity "was taken advantage of by the Provincial Grand Lodge
of Worcestershire , to present to the G . Master a specially bound copy of the catalogue of the Masonic Exhibition recently held at Worcester , which catalogue was edited by
tho Provincial Grand Secretary , Bro . G . Taylor , and to which we have before referred in these columns , together with a beautifully illuminated address .
The Freemasons representing the Province of Worcester were stationed on platforms erected on the right and left of the entrance to the station . The brethren wore
their regalia , and represented the undermentioned Lodges Harmonic and Standard , Dudley ; Semper Fidelia ( Worcester ) and the Worcester Lodge ; Hope and Charity , Kidderminster ; Vernon , Stonrport ; Stability , Stonrbridge ;
St . Michael ' s , Tenbury ; Perseverance , Halesowen ; Royds , Malvern ; Lechmere , Kidderminster ; and Masefield , Moseley—Dr . Underbill being the representative of the last-named Lodge . The Boyal visitors ancl their suite
were welcomed Avith acclamation , the playing of " God bless the Prince of Wales" and a general salute from the military in attendance . His Royal Highness was received
on entering the station by Sir Edmund Lechmere , Bart ., M . P ., P . G . M ., who was supported by , amongst others , Messrs . Dixon Hartland , M . P ., A . F . Godson D . P . G . M .,
Province Of Worcestershire.
G . W . Grosvenor P . G . S . W ., W . B . Williamson P . G . J . W ., A . Brown P . G . T ., G . Taylor P . G . S ., R . P . Hill P . J . G . W .,
F . G . Russell P . J . G . W ., W . Haynes P . G . O ., T . Vale P . G . S . B ., A . Carter P . G . D . C , Waldron P . G . A . D . C , and J . E . Stone P . G . J . D . with about 300 others . Tho address was in the following words : To nis ROVAL HmnxEsa ALISERT EDWARD TRWCE OF WAGES ,
K . G ., & c . & o . & o . Most Worshipfnl Grand Master , —Wo , the Provincial Grand Master , Wardens , and Members of tho Provincial Grand Lodgo and Brethren of the Craft in the Province of Worcestershire , desire most respectfully to express our feelings of loyalty and regard towards
your Royal Highness , as well as to her Royal Highness tho Princess of Wales , ancl to bid both yonr Royal Hig hnesses a hearty welcome to the Province of Worcester . Wo are deeply sensible of the benefits derived by our ancient Craft during the period tbat yonr Royal Highness , as Worshipful Grand Master , has mled over the Graud
Lodge of England , and of the unceasing interest which yonr Royal Highness tak" in tho progress and prosperity of the Masonio Fraternity . Wo regard with the greatest pride and satisfaction the numerous instances in which your Royal Highness has connected the ceremonies and historical associations of the Craft with the erection of
buildings and tlio foundation of institutions destined to tho worship of the Most High , the relief of the sick and injured , and tho study of the liberal arts and sciences . We trust thafc Masonry , based as ifc is npon religions truth , and upon the principles of loyalty and
universal charity , may long continue to flourish within these realms , and that the brethren of tho Craft may do their utmost to prove themsolves worthy of their Ancient Order , and of the long line of Royal Patrons , of which yonr Royal Highness is so illustrious au example .
Signed on behalf of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Worcestershire , EDMUND A . H . LECIIMEHK , Provincial Grand Master . AUGUSTUS FREDERICK GODSON , Deputy Prov . Grand Master .
GEORGE W . GROSVENOR , Prov . Senior Grand Warden . W . B . WILLIAMSON , Prov . Junior Grand Warden . HENRY WILSON , Prov . Grand Registrar . GEORGE TAYLOR , Prov . Grand Secretary .
20 th December A . L . 5884 , , D . 188-1 . j His Royal Highness accepted both tho catalogue and tho address , and handed to Sir Edmund Lechmere the following reply : — Right Worshipful Prov . Grand Master and Brethren , —We have
received with great pleasure your fraternal address of welcome to your county , and the Princess of Wales joins with me in thanking you most sincerely for the sentiments of loyalty and devotion to the Throne and the institutions of the country which it contains . As Grand Master of Freemasons of England ifc has always been my
object to promote , as far as lies in my power , everything that can contribute to the prosperity and extension of our order , being convinced thafc its continued success is mainly dne to the fact which you so justly notice , that it is founded on the principles of religion , of loyalty , and of universal and enlightened charity .
This concluded the business of the day as far as the Grand Master was associated with it , and His Royal Highness and the Princess shortly after left by train . The brethren re-assembled at the Great Western Hotel , when
the Prince ' s reply to their address was read , amid applause . Sir Edmund Lechmere subsequently expressed his indebtedness to those brethren who had assisted him in the arrangements , referring particularly to the Provincial Grand Secretary , Brother G . Taylor .
Previous to the Masonic presentation , and immediately ou the arrival of the Royal guests , the Mayor of Worcester advanced to the side of the carriage , and said : Will your Royal Highnesses graciously allow me , on behalf of the Corporation and of the citizens of Worcester , to tender you
a most cordial and heartfelt welcome to the city r It affords me great pleasure to have the honour of approaching your Royal Highnesses , to present a respectful and loyal address , which will be read by the Town Clerk . The Town Clerk then read the following address :
To His ROYAL HIGHNESS ALBERT EDWARD PRINCE OF WALES , K . G ., & c , & c . May it please your Royal Highness , —We , the Mayor , Aldermen , and Citizens of the city of Worcester in common council assembled beg to offer to yonr Royal Highness and yonr gracious consort a
loyal welcome to the " faithful city . ' The ancient city of Worcester has b ^ en privileged to receive at intervals during the centuries not a few distinguished members of the Royal House of England , and tho citizens will be proud to add the memory of your Royal Higln oss ' s brief visit to the mementoes of the residence iu this neigiibonrhoid
of other revered members of your house and family . The int ' mato connection of this city with the cause of monarchical rnl : , especiall y dnrinjf thoso historical periods when loyalty took the n . tivn forms of self-sncrifice and suffering , is commemorated in the Corporate legend , Semper Fidelia , which tradition ascribes to the gratitude of a king ; and tho citizens of to-day , mindful of their past , welcome the